2. TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS INTERESTSCllr Bowditch and Cllr Trott in Item 12

3. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGThe Chairman asked if everyone had both received and read the minutes of the last meeting, if so, were they a true record.ALL AGREEDthat the minutes were a true record. The minutes were duly signed.

4. MATTERS ARISING FROM THOSE MINUTESGrit bins received – will be placing them shortly.

5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATIONDrains in upper end of NOrth Allington all blocked causing water on road, cars aquaplaning and accident caused. Also since bank cleared the road is now wider and causing traffic to go faster. Bank is starting to collapse in rain. Highways need to sort all asap. Clerk to request meeting wtih Highways on site asap with Chairman.Ask if Neighbourhood Policing Team could attend this site to look at speeding vehicles.Pot hole on road to Longhayes Ave (10-18 cherry tree) opening up again – already been repaired once

10. CHERRY TREE PLAY AREAWicksteed have done a very good job in the refurbishment of playground.

11. WOODLAND TRUST PLAY AREA REPORTAll still fine.

12. COOPERS WOODUpdate given by Cathy. Still having problems with vandalism.SWRAC College from Portland visits have been successful and will be putting in place regular timetable for new year.Have applied for funding for well being area.